Blue Subway Tile Shower Surround in Northglenn
This Northglenn bathroom had a standard tub-shower combo with fiberglass walls that the homeowners wanted to replace with tile. We removed the fiberglass surround, inspected the framing behind it (no moisture damage), and installed cement board before applying a Laticrete Hydro Ban membrane to the full wet area.
The tile is a 4x12 blue glazed subway tile set in a running bond pattern with 1/8-inch joints. A built-in niche was framed out in the back wall, waterproofed, and tiled to match the surround. The top course of the surround terminates with a Schluter-JOLLY trim profile in matte black to match the shower fixtures. White grout was chosen to contrast with the blue tile and keep the joints visible as a design element rather than blending them away.
Project Details
| Service | Bathroom & Shower Tile |
|---|---|
| Area | Northglenn |
| Materials | 4x12 blue glazed subway ceramic, Laticrete Hydro Ban, Schluter-JOLLY trim |
| Grout | White non-sanded, 1/8-inch joints |
| Scope | Tub surround retile with built-in niche |
What We Did
Removed fiberglass surround, installed cement board on all three walls, framed niche opening
Applied Hydro Ban membrane to all surfaces including niche interior, let cure before tile
Set subway tile in running bond from center, planned layout to center niche on back wall
Installed Schluter-JOLLY edge trim at top course, grouted with white non-sanded grout
The niche location was planned around the tile layout so it landed on full tiles at the sides, which keeps the pattern clean and avoids awkward cuts framing the opening.
